to know by sight: to recognize Examples of TO KNOW BY SIGHT I had a look around but as Jarrod’s Dad is the only one I know by sight it was a bit of a forlorn hope. If everybody doesn’t know everybody by name they’ll certainly know each other by sight.

a bone of contention: something which people argue and disagree over.Examples: Medicaid costs have long been a bone of contention between counties and the state. How climate change will affect hurricanes has long been a bone of contention.

to go in for: to have as an interest, such as a sport or hobby Examples of TO GO IN FOR James goes in for tennis while his wife goes for painting and sculpture. What sports do you go in for?

stands to reason: to be clear and logical Examples of STANDS TO REASON Because things are so far apart, it stands to reason that everyone in the suburbs would own a car. We’re doing so well right now that, it stands to reason that our team will win the game.

to put up: to tolerate, to accept unwillingly Examples of TO PUT UP The boxer who hadn’t trained wasn’t able to put up a fight. Sometimes you need to put up with rude people.

to make friends: to become friendly with others Examples of MAKE FRIENDS Once you’re done with college, it’s hard to make friends, but it isn’t impossible. The kittens approached each other tentatively, hoping to make friends.